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Castella Country Retreat - Mudbrick

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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Experience the serene beauty of Castella Country Retreat, nestled in a secluded valley within the Yarra Valley. Hand-feed Nathan, the resident magpie, and Harry and Apu, the alpacas; wake up to kookaburras' laughter amidst an array of birdlife. With four spacious bedrooms and two living areas on 7 acres of land there's ample space for groups to unwind.

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Castella Country Retreat - Mudbrick

A peaceful retreat, set on 7 acres of land adjoining Kinglake National Park. It is located in a secluded valley in the heart of the Yarra Valley, just a little over an hours drive from Melbourne's CBD.

Our 40 year old mud brick holiday house (which has been recently updated) is full of character and charm and comfortably furnished for groups of up to 8. Four bedrooms, two spacious living areas on 7 acres provides plenty of space for 8 guests both inside and out. A well equipped kitchen and dining table for 8 means you don't even need to go out if a lazy weekend away is what you are after.

Wake to the laugh of the kookaburras (and a kangaroo or two feeding in the paddocks if your early enough) and enjoy an array of birdlife which fill the stringybark gums throughout the day. You will be able to hand feed Nathan, the resident magpie, if you bring a little ham with you and Harry and Apu, the alpacas, love a snack of lucerne (provided). Staying at the Castella Country Retreat is a fabulous way to enjoy the Yarra Valley and the great Australian Bush.

Linen is provided, however you do NEED TO BRING YOUR OWN TOWELS.

Sorry, pets and parties are NOT allowed.
Smoking is NOT permitted inside.
The property is not considered suitable for young children.

There is a lot to do and see in the area, local attractions include:

Wineries & Restaurants
Bush walking in the National Parks
Yerring Station (with farmers market)
Yarra Valley Dairy
Four Pillars Gin Distillery
Tarra Warra Art Museum & Winery
Yara Glen & Healesville Races
St Andrews weekly Saturday market
Brunos Garden Art & Sculpture in Marysville
RACV Country Golf Club
Quaint local towns
Antique shops of Yarra Glen

Otherwise the 7 acres of land provides with you with lots of nature and space to wonder and enjoy.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Parties or gatherings of any sort are not allowed either inside or outside of the property.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Castella Country Retreat
Castella Retreat Mudbrick
Castella Country Retreat - Mudbrick Castella
Castella Country Retreat - Mudbrick Private vacation home
31005

About the area

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Castella, VIC

What's nearby

  • Kinglake G134 Bushland Reserve - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • De Bortoli - Yarra Valley - 12 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Yarra Valley Chocolaterie - 17 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Healesville Sanctuary - 30 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Rochford Wines Yarra Valley - 31 min drive - 32.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪De Bortoli Winery & Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Songbird Cafe & Larder - ‬10 min drive
  • Kinglake Pub
  • ‪Kinglake Fish ‘N” Chippery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kinglake Bakery Cafe - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Castella Country Retreat - Mudbrick pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Castella Country Retreat - Mudbrick?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Castella Country Retreat - Mudbrick?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Castella Country Retreat - Mudbrick located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is steps from Kinglake National Park and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Kinglake G134 Bushland Reserve. Sutherland Estate Winery and Shantell Vineyard are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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